Art Teacher/General Education Instructor

Position Wage: $25.00/hr. 

Work Schedule: 

We have two positions available. One position will need to work 10 hours per week and the other position will need to work 25 hours per week.  

IMPORTANT: Early application is encouraged. This position will close on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (MST.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Facilitate youth and family arts or general education activities during daytime, ‘after-school’ hours and/or evenings, year-round. 

• Implement and develop class curriculum; working within class timeframe and allocated instructor hours and materials’ budget. 

• Select and order supplies and other materials for classes, events, and special projects. 

• Assist in the planning, development and organization of programming that focuses upon providing educational and social skills through arts or general education. 

• Help develop and implement youth and family programming that reaches underserved families in Salt Lake City. 

• Perform self- and class-evaluations. 

• Work independently at satellite class locations; maintain productive and professional relationship with site partners. 

• Develop successful relationships with participating youth and families. 

• Supervise volunteer support within class, when applicable. 

• May manage classroom facilities and related supplies inventory. 

• Perform other related duties as required. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Experience with a range of teaching methods and techniques. Ability to use creative and innovative approaches to arts or general education programming. 

• Experience working with youth and adults in a positive way. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from different social and ethnic backgrounds. 

Preferred Qualification: 

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and/or a current Utah State Teaching Certificate.

• Bilingual.

Working Conditions: 

• Moderate physical activity. Required to push, pull or lift medium weight. Uncomfortable working positions such as stooping, crouching and bending. May have a few disagreeable elements such as exposure to outdoor weather conditions. 

• Exposure to stress as a result of human behavior. 

• May be required to work on evenings and weekends. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.  All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. 

Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City policy and applicable law.  Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment.